CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol-Chapter 423 - 415 Dance Practice

"Zijing, let me help you stretch your legs!" Yuwei said, stepping forward and pressing down on her shoulders.

"Ah! I can’t take it anymore, it hurts so much!" Zhang Zijing’s eyes widened as she let out a soul-shattering scream.

"Hold on, you can do this!"

"Yuwei, I really can’t! Let go! Yuwei!"

Zhang Zijing’s voice turned into pleading, her eyes full of desperation.

The dance practice room suddenly fell into an awkward silence, followed by everyone exchanging knowing looks.

Off to the side, Yuwei was still earnestly instructing, "Don’t yell about the pain. Are you scared of just a little bit of discomfort?"

"Ah! My poor back, it’s going to snap!"

"Honestly, I wasn’t even using my full strength. You need to practice more diligently!"

Lv Fangxin finally couldn’t hold back and laughed, "Zijing, why don’t you cry out during regular training sessions, but you do now?"

Lai Ruoxuan chimed in with a smile, "I remember you screaming the first time too."

"Ah! How do you know that? Were you eavesdropping?" Wu Zixuan shouted exaggeratedly.

Zhang Zijing, caught between pain and embarrassment, wanted to fight back but felt powerless.

"I used to be a quiet, lovely girl, but hanging out with you guys has completely ruined me!"

Yuwei waved her hand generously, saying, "Alright, everyone back to practice. Otherwise, once we come offstage, we’ll be trending for the wrong reasons again."

Lv Fangxin, despite saying she didn’t want to practice, went about it diligently as ever.

This group of girls achieved what they did today precisely because they weren’t afraid of hardship. In fact, they could endure even more than most people.

"I’m going to record our practice sample and send it to the company so they can see where everyone is lacking."

Practicing until the afternoon, the choreographer began recording individual dance samples for each member.

Sitting down on the studio floor, they took turns performing, almost like reliving their competition days.

The practice piece was their new song, "Gale Girl."

This song was set to be the theme song for a large-scale sports competition organized by Penguin.

The entire song carried an inspiring message, with a lively rhythm that exuded a powerful sense of upward momentum.

This track hadn’t been released to the public yet and was set to debut on the day of the sports event.

The choreography for the song involved large, dynamic movements, with rapid and dramatic transitions reminiscent of Western cheerleading formations. It even included acrobatic moves rarely seen in female idol group performances.

This made the entire routine significantly harder, demanding a high level of foundational dance skills.

With drumbeats booming like strikes on a massive metal surface, Yuwei’s gaze became resolute as she looked across the "audience."

As the rhythm picked up, she slowly raised her right hand. When it reached its highest point, her fingers swiftly spread apart, and her body launched forward like an engine roaring to life, striding three steps to the right while her arms swung vigorously.

Wu Zixuan and the others, who understood the difficulty behind the move, began clapping.

The previous move looked simple but was actually incredibly challenging. The timing precision, footwork speed, and overall grace all had to work in perfect harmony.

It also placed an immense psychological burden on them since it wasn’t a solo performance. Based on the formation, six members needed to perform the move simultaneously, slicing through space like lightning and perfectly unveiling the group’s formation.

From a bird’s-eye view, their positioning closely resembled the 1-2-4-3-1 offensive formation commonly seen in soccer.

Yuwei was fully immersed in the choreography, synchronizing flawlessly with the rising intensity of the music, radiating an inexpressible energy.

Her whole performance was like a skateboarder surfing through music, every movement harmonized seamlessly with the melody. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

As the first chorus reached its climax, she suddenly sprinted two steps forward in place and performed a mid-air flip.

Jiang Mengqi and Yang Ni couldn’t hide their amazement. That move was meant to be executed with their assistance, as it was a common move in rhythmic gymnastics. Yet she had completed it solo, showcasing her incredible core strength.

However, with the dance moves becoming increasingly intense, Yuwei’s breathing grew heavier. Yet, her timing and execution remained impeccable, and she wrapped up the performance with a powerful high-kick, finishing the routine.

"Wow! That was amazing!"

"Captain, you’re incredible! No wonder you’re known as the tough girl who can go toe-to-toe with the guys."

"That final move was so badass. It’s going to bring the house down during the live performance."

Yuwei, catching her breath, smiled and asked, "Don’t just talk about the good stuff. Tell me what needs improvement."

"It’s absolutely flawless. Honestly, I’m more worried about keeping up with you," Duan Yuxin said, looking anxious.

"Yeah! You’re the only one among us who can reach this level," Jiang Mengqi added, equally concerned.

Lv Fangxin felt too embarrassed to speak. Based on their positions, she was third in line, but she couldn’t even finish half the moves properly.

As a result, they decided that during the intro of the music, Lv Fangxin would quickly switch places with Jiang Mengqi.

Originally, Jiang Mengqi had been quite confident in herself, but after watching Yuwei’s performance, her morale had taken a hit too.

"I feel like this choreography is just way too hard. The audience is watching the group’s performance after all. I’d suggest reducing the difficulty," Yuwei proposed.

"But Captain, your routine is so amazing..." Lai Ruoxuan felt it would be unfair to make changes.

"Yeah, Captain, maybe with more practice, we can catch up," Jiang Mengqi said, not wanting Yuwei’s efforts to go to waste.

Yuwei smiled and said, "If you all feel bad, I’ll keep that solo mid-air flip."

They exchanged glances and burst into laughter, nodding in agreement.

They understood Yuwei didn’t want them to feel burdened or indebted to her.

"Everyone, stay focused. Even with simplified moves, this choreography is still far from easy."

Wu Zixuan added, "I’m worried that by the end, we’ll be so exhausted our moves will get sloppy."

"Yeah! This piece is five and a half minutes long," Zhang Zijing sighed.

Usually, songs ran for about three minutes. Who knows what kind of wild idea their company had to make it this long?

In reality, the song’s extended length wasn’t decided by their company but by Penguin executives.

Their manager had seen fans complain that their performances were always too short, leaving them wanting more.

With the audience in mind, they had come up with a 5-minute and 17-second performance.

"And don’t forget, expressions are just as important. They’re a crucial part of the whole routine," Lai Ruoxuan reminded.

"Let’s keep going! We can’t afford to slack off," Yuwei motivated everyone.

The girls spent the entire day practicing this choreography nonstop.

After every ten repetitions, they’d review their mistakes and focus on specific details, correcting even the tiniest issues with relentless determination. Everyone was drenched in sweat by the end, utterly exhausted.

Their dedication even impressed the choreographer, who couldn’t believe it.

Normally, celebrities with some level of fame would approach such practices half-heartedly, often blaming others or venting their dissatisfaction.

But these girls showed respect for their craft and held themselves to an almost obsessive standard.

It was clear why these young women had risen to stardom and earned the title of the top girl group. They were no ordinary performers.